| The arts scene in Alpharetta is as lively as ever, with several performing arts venues, numerous galleries and shops, hundreds of brilliant artists, and incredible artistic and cultural events! Alpharetta’s vibrant music scene is a virtual symphony with Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park—a 12,000 capacity outdoor concert venue that serves as the summer home to the Grammy award-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and hosts big name acts like Tom Petty and Kenny Chesney during its April-October season. In Downtown Alpharetta you’ll find several unique art galleries, ranging from folk art to antiques. And when you are done shopping, take part in one of the many Alpharetta festivals dedicated to arts and culture.
Arts, Crafts, Live Music Venues and Performing Arts:
ACT1 Theater
180 Academy Street An award-winning community theatre with a focus on wholesome entertainment, ACT1 brings top-quality theatrical productions to Alpharetta through several major productions each year. Visitors and residents alike are encouraged to experience a show at ACT1, where you can take in the art of live theatre close to your hotel—or home! The theatre is sponsored and supported by Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, and provides entertainment to the community without religious bias.
All Fired Up 53 South Main Street Alpharetta, Georgia 700-740-7800 http://www.allfiredupinc.com/index.html A place where kids of all ages can come together to relax and paint! Choose from over 800 different items of pottery, the largest selection in Atlanta, and a great range of glass, too. Perfect for all types of functions including birthday parties, wedding/baby showers, teambuilding events and don't forget the ever-popular and highly-entertaining "Girl's Night Out."
Angkor Art Gallery
289 Milton Avenue
Alpharetta, GA 30004
678-755-0602
Brushstrokes Fine Art
10 Roswell Street
Alpharetta, GA 30004
678-527-1500
Carter House Gallery 3000 Old Alabama Road
Alpharetta, GA 30022
770-475-9603
This well-regarded art gallery and framer is located in the Abbott's Bridge Shopping district. The gallery specializes in original paintings from local artists and custom framing. Limited edition media include oil and art glass. Affiliated local artists include Leigh Blackistone.
Charles Wysocki Gallery
1115 Powers Place
Alpharetta, GA 30004
770-475-8980
Crabapple Vineyard 815 Mayfield Rd Alpharetta, Georgia 30004 770-664-1233 http://www.crabappleshops.com Crabapple Vineyard is a fantastic art gallery located in the charming Crabapple shopping district.
Matilda's Enchanted Cottage 377 S Main Street Alpharetta, GA 30004 770-754-7831 http://www.matildascottage.com Folk arts supporter and gallery owner Mary Jane Potter shows work from local and regional craftsmen in her cozy location. The kitschy feel of this gallery provides the perfect setting for the work exhibited as it lacks the stuffy and pretentious feel of many In-town folk art destinations. On Friday nights during the summer, Matilda's features live music in their backyard.
Monfort's Fine Art Gallery 41 Church Street Alpharetta, Georgia 30009 770-837-3004 Monfort's Fine Art offers traditional to contemporary original artwork from international and national artists working in a variety of media.
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
2200 Encore Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30004 This 12,000-capacity, state- of-the art performing arts venue is located in the heart of Alpharetta and hosts big name acts like the Eagles, Sugarland and the Dave Matthews Band during its April-October season. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park also serves as the outdoor home to the Grammy award-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.
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